On 4/11/14, 7:57 PM, Keith Nuttle wrote:
I have a Sears 10 inch table saw with 1hp motor that was purchased in
1970. The motor is a capacitor start type motor 115 volts 60 cycles
3450 RPM. The motor uses 20 amps. A 15 amp circuit will not run the
motor. I assume the starting circuit requires the 20 amps, and the
run condition is 15 amps.
The saw came with a two outlet switch that the motor plugged into.
The saw is used for cross cutting of 1 X 2 or 1 X 4 pine or fir. It
never runs for more the 10 minutes at a time. (pictures stretchers
and frames )
Now my question. The switch itself died to night, I have a project
that I on which I am running out of time, I plan to try to find a
replacement switch tomorrow.
That failing can I can I use a common 6 outlet power strip as a
switch on this motor?
It will either work or not. It will likely pop the breaker in the power
strip or even melt the switch. :-)
If you absolutely need something temporary until you get a replacement
safety switch, use a 20 amp light switch.
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